Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose 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 and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.