Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.