Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.