Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.