Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.