Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.