Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, 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, fines and even time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.