Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (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. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug 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 serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.