Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.