Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile 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 drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.