Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.