Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.