Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.