Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to 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 has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.