Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times someone 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 drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.