Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment 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 courts for comparable charges down the road.