Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.