Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.