Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.