Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.