Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.