Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.