Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.