Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.