Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.