Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.