Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger 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 in many cases time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.