Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.