Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.