Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol 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 similar charges in the future.