Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.