Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose 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 in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.