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

Arnold Hudson

  Hello. My name is Arnold Hudson. I am a recovering addict. I made the decision to use drugs when I was a teenager because I could not cope with feelings of anger, feelings of abandonment, and feelings of being “less than.” As I grew into adulthood, these feelings became more intense.  And to cope, I… Continue reading Arnold Hudson

Troy Ljubich

When I was heavy into my addiction, I felt trapped like I was locked up behind bars with shackles on my feet with no escape. I was a complete slave to my addiction. I was so tired of living the life I was living. I didn’t want to die, but I didn’t want to live… Continue reading Troy Ljubich

Kipp Coughtrie

Hello, My Name is Kipp Coughtrie and I am here to help you help yourself. My story is simple….my Doctor informed me I had hypertension/high blood pressure, and that I needed to change my diet and habits in order to lower the hypertension. While changing my diet and not having my “nightly cocktail”, I found… Continue reading Kipp Coughtrie

Scott Bennett

My name is Scott Bennett and I’m a recovering alcoholic and addict.  My sobriety date is February 9, 2013.  I grew up in an alcoholic family and there was a lot of drug use. I had my first drink when I was 10, but my first drunk was at 15. Not too long after I… Continue reading Scott Bennett