Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger 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 more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.