Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.