Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.