Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.