Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.