Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of 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 in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Often times a person 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.