Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger 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 as well as incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.