Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.