Regrettably, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.