Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.