Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.