Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Quite often anyone 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 and alcohol rehab rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.