Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.