Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. 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 it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab 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 eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.