Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.