Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.