Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.