Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.