Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.