Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.