Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.