Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.