Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.