Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.