Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.