Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. In many cases a person 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.