Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger 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 as well as time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.