Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.