Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.