Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.