Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger 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 and also incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.