Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Often times someone 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 alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.