Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk too, 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 and in many cases time in jail. Often times 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.