Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.