Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.