Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, 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, monetary penalties as well as jail time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.