Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Often times anyone 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate 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 and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.