Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, 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, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.