Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.