Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose 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 drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.