Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.