Unfortunately, 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 in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.