Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.