Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.