Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, 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 prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.