Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious 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 has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.