Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation 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 individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.