Regrettably, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, 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 in many cases time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.