Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.