Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.