Sadly, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.