Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.