Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.