Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.