Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (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 in many cases jail time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.