Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.