Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.