Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.