Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.