Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.