Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.