Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.