Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.