Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.