Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.