Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.