Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.