Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.