Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply 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 almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.