Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, 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, fines as well as incarceration. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.