Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.