Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, 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 incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.