Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.