Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, 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 and even jail time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.