Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.