Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.