Sadly, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.