Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, 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 also time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.