Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.