Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.