Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.