Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.