Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.