Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.