Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.