Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers 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 as well as jail time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.