Regrettably, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.