Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.