My Past Drug Abuse Jeopardize Future?

Published May 30, 2010

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.

My Past Drug Abuse Jeopardize Future?

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