Welcome to SR, Brown. A lot of good advice and encouragement given here already with people from varied experiences. Keep reaching out, reading here. You are not alone. I've never had a DUI, but I have battled with depression. I second what Dee said about getting with a Dr. to address the depression. I seriously think many people drink because of depression, but as we all know alcohol is a CNS depressant and just makes the depression worse. Try to look at your situation this way: Your life is starting a new beginning.