Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.