Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only 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 typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.