Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Often times anyone 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.