Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.