Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.