Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, 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 as well as jail time. Often times a person 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 alcohol and drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.