Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.