Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.