Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.