Regrettably, it is a fact 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 and others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.