Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. 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 severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.