Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.