Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.