Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.