Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.