Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.