Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than 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 completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.