Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.