Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.