Sadly, the simple truth is 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 in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.