Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Sometimes anyone 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 drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.