Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply 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 almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.