Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.