Sadly, the simple truth is 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 and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage 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.