Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. In many cases anyone 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 rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.