Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.