Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.