Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, 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, fines and even time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.