Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.