Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.