Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.