Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times a person 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.