Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.