Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.