Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.