Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.