Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.