Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.