Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Quite often anyone 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 drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.