Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.