Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.