Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.