Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, 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 and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.