Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.