Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, 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, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.