Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.