Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.