Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.