Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.