Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only 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 usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.