Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.