Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, 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, monetary penalties and even prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.