Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply 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 almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.