Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.