Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.