Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.