Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.