Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.