Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.