Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. In many cases 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 instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.