Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.