Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.