Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually 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 among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.