Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.