Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, 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, monetary penalties and even jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.