Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.