Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.