Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.