Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.