Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.