Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.