Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.