Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.