Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.