Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, 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 in many cases time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.