Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.