Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.