Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.