Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.