Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. 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 it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.