Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.