Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.