Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only 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 cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.