Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often somebody 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.