Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.