Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so 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 more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.