Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.