Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.