Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just 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 bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.