Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.