Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.