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 so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among 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 as well as prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.