Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.