Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Often times anyone 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 drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.