Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply 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 usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.