Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.