Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.