Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.