Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely 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 typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.