Unfortunately, the simple truth is 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 in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.