Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.