Issue Position: Incentivize Recovery

Issue Position

No one is going to get off of drugs without the ability to positively change their life for the better. Success rates for drug addiction recovery depend on many factors, but one of the most important is the ability to get a job. Too many times, nonviolent drug addicts end up with criminal records that damages their ability to find employment. I support "Second Chance" legislation that will wipe the records of nonviolent offenders who successfully participate in recovery programs.

Additionally, as an employer, I provide treatment for any of my employees who may be facing drug problems. We need to create incentives for employers to hire recovering drug addicts who continue to test negative for illegal substances. This will work to put recovering addicts back into the workforce greatly increasing their chances of success.

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