Regrettably, 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 in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.