Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers 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, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.