Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. In many cases someone 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 drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.