Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.