Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.