Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.