Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, 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. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.