Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing 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 typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.