Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, 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, monetary penalties and also incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.