Unfortunately, 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 simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.