Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Often times 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 it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.