Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.