Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.