Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.