Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.