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 simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.