Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.