Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.