Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.