Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply 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 bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.