Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.