Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.