Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.