Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.