Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.