Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.