Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. 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 his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.