Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.