Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only 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 usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.