Unfortunately, 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 simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.