Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Often times anyone 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.