Sadly, it's true that millions of people 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 as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.