Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.