Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.