Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.