Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Often times 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 alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.