Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.