Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.