Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.