Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious 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 has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.