Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.