Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just 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 more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.