Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.