Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.