Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.