Regrettably, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply 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 usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.