Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only 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 usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.