Unfortunately, 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 in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.