Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.