Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only 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 typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.