Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.