Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.