Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.