Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.