Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.