Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just 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 almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.