Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.