Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.