Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.