Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only 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 more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.