Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.