Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.