Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.