Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, 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 even prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.