Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance 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 extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.