Sadly, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.