Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.