Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.