Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.