Regrettably, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.