Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.