Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, 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, fines and even prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.