Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.