Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely 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 almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.