Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.