Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just 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 lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.