Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. 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 it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.