Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.