Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.