Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of 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 eliminate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.