Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.