Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.