Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.