Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.