Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Often times 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.