Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.