Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.