Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.