Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.