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Medically reviewed by James Whitfield, MHA, CHC
Healthcare Policy & Insurance Editor · Last reviewed January 2025
Healthcare Policy & Insurance Editor · Last reviewed January 2025
A DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) conviction triggers a cascade of legal, financial, and insurance consequences that can significantly affect a person's life for years. For many people, a DUI is also a marker of a deeper issue — alcohol or substance use disorder — that deserves attention alongside the legal and financial consequences.
DUI Consequences
License suspension, fines, criminal record, and insurance rate impacts
SR22 Insurance
What SR22 is, how long you need it, and how to find affordable coverage
DUI & Addiction
When a DUI signals a substance use problem — and what to do about it
Car Insurance After DUI
How DUI affects rates, how long it stays on your record, and finding coverage
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