Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.