Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.