Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.