Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.