Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others 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, monetary penalties and also jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.