Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.