Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.