Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide 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 among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.