Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.