Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.