Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only 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 almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.