Sadly, it's true that 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 in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.