Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often someone 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.