Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.