Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.