Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.