Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.