Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.