Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.