Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.