Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show 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 in the future.