Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.