Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, 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, monetary penalties and even prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.