Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.