Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose 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 too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.