Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.