Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.