Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only 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 usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Often times anyone 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 alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.