Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe 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 problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.