Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to 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 from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.