Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.