Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, 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, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.