Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just 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 usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.