Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.