Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.