Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.