Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.