Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.