Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.