Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in 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 struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.