Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, 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, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.