Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.