Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.