Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.