Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, 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, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases anyone 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.