Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.