Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide 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 in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.