Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it 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 get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.