Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. 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 typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.