Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.