Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.