Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.