Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply 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 result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.