Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.