Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.