Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, 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 also prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.