Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.