Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.