Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. In many cases 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 and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not 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 alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.