Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.