Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.