Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only 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 result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.