Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.