Hey there, Sid - welcome to SR!
The DUI may be a blessing in disguise. Hopefully nobody was hurt. You'll come to see those of us who lost an awful lot before we got the message.
Good for you for recognizing that the negative outweighs the positive and taking action to make a change.
Come around often; read, share, ask as many questions as you like. No post is too long or too short. You're in good company with people who've been where you're at.