Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.