Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.