Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.