Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.