Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply 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 almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.