Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, 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, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.