Regrettably, the simple truth is that 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 in danger 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, fines and also jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.