Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.