Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, 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, fines and even prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.