Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide 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 in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. In many cases somebody 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.