Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.