Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.