Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.