Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.