Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.