Regrettably, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.