Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.