Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so 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 result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.