Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.