Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle 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 under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.