Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.