Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.