Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.