Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.