Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.