Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity 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 lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.