Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.