Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.