Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.