Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.