Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply 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 usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.