Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even 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 understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.