Sadly, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely 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 typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties 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. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.