Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.