Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (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. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.