Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.