Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.