Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.