Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly 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 rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.