Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.