Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.