Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.