Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.