Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.