Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, 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 as well as incarceration. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.