Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger 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 even time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.