Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.