Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision 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 in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.