Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing 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 usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.