Regrettably, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger 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 even prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.