Regrettably, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Often times a person 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.