Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.