Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger 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 more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.