LADWP/IBEW-Local 18/JSTI

A joint company-union program

peer volunteer program

Help with alcohol and substance use disorder or coping with a loved one’s alcohol/substance use disorder

Carlos Mendoza

Hello, my name is Carlos Mendoza, and I am a grateful recovering addict.  I was born to parents that were active in their addiction.  I was introduced to drugs at the early age of 14.  I used drugs to feel accepted by my peers.  At first I used socially, and then it progressed through the… Continue reading Carlos Mendoza