Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, 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 also incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.