Regrettably, 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 so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.