Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely 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 almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.