Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part 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 severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.