Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.