Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.