Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.