Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate 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 too, 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. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.