Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.