Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely 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 usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.