Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.