Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.