Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.