Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.