Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.