Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.