finding a job after reporting to the board

Does anyone have any advice on how to find a job after self reporting to the Alabama board. I had a problem with drugs and since have been on the long road to recovery. I have been doing exactly what the board wants and am currently in the VDAP program. I have been unemployed for 6 months. I have been on many interviews but as soon as I mention my recovery and the VDAP, interview over. I am required to tell about this. I always wait until the end when I know the interview is going well and it is time to tell. I always get told that it is no problem and the interview went great, I get nowhere. No phone call, no job offer. I am at my wits end with this. I am wondering if I should just give up.