Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.