Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.