Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.