Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.