Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.