Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.