My past drug abuse jeopardize future?

Question by implicitProdigy: My past drug abuse jeopardize future?
Okay I am 21 years old. From like 17-19 I abused drugs. I used to be addicted to painkillers and smoke pot. Stuff like that. Well I entered myself into rehab, And turned my life over to christ. I no longer use drugs, I no longer take part in a high risk life style. I have 1 count of petty theft, and then I have a theft under 100 dollars charge. I would steal to support my habit. I of course no longer do any of that stuff, and I have made a COMPLETE 180, But It seems like any future in Law Enforcement is just shot. I looked into the DEA and no future there, It seems the same for being a police officer. I have graduated highschool, went through some college, been part of many anti-drug organizations. Been part of my church. But the field of Narcotic enforcement and Law Enforcement seems exciting to me. Is there ANYTHING I can do with prior drug use… I used more than on weekends when i was 17-19. But I havent now for a while. And I have been on the right way, and also I have 2 misdemeanors. They arent high risk misdemeanors. I have received TWIC clearance, for the petrochemical plants. They do a pretty deep background… But anyways is there ANY job what-so-ever I can do in Law Enforcement, even if its not patrolling? I now dread doing the things I did while I was younger, since it has messed up my future.
Okay first of all, I’m not trying to “punish” people who did the same thing I did. What, did you think I didn’t have to deal with the law and being careful? And another thing is that I think someone having experience in drugs, and then changed my life around, I would be able to offer some insight to others, since I know what it is like being a slave to a drug. Maybe my chance at doing something is completely shot, But it was worth a shot, no mean to be ugly. Thanks for all who have helped me out though. I know several police officers that used to use drugs. And a lot of these guys come from the same path I was from. But its not Life and Death. I can always become something else, ya know? Just trying to pursue and follow my dreams. Oh by the way Jesus did fix it. Cheer up emo kid.

Best answer:

Answer by Anna
i don’t thinks so.. as far as i remember president Bush use to be “a drinker”
btw u’re a VERY good lookin 😉
good luck

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