Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.