Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.