Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.