Yes - it is very possible to adjust brakes up such that they are always
applied - from just a bit, to a lot.  If they seem to be just barely
applied, then don't sweat it - the shoes will wear in with no appreciable
impact on the life of the brakes.  BTW, this is only true of drum brakes
which are typically only found on the rear wheels.

You can have the shop that did the work back them off a bit if you choose.

Cruise control working. Multi led brake lights non-oem were holding 3v  
even when not lit. The cruise control stuff needs to see 0v ( I guess to  
know that the brakes are not on ). Replaced bulbs with standard part and  
cruise now works.

In the process the brakes were adjusted so that there is literally no  
slack in the feel at the pedal. Is is possible to adjust this so that the  
brakes are very slightly on at all times. It feels so different I'm  
wondering if I feel the car slowing during coasting or working slightly  
against the brake at all times.

Is this a bad thing or a normal feeling that is ok or will change back to  
having a little take up slack over time?

Thanks for any replies.

Stan