Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.