Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.