Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, 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, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.