Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.