Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.