Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.