Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.