Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with 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 serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.