Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.