Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.