Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.