Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, 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 even time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.