Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties 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 effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.