Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.