Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.