Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Quite often a person 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 and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.