Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.