Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.