Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times anyone 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.