Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.