Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.