Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.