DJ AM couldn’t stop himself from going too far, but maybe his tragic tale can help others. MTV News reports that the cable network will air a documentary series called Gone Too Far, in which the celebrity DJ AM (aka Adam Goldstein) speaks candidly about his own addiction, his 11 years of sobriety and his desire to help other young addicts. In August, DJ AM passed away from an accidental drug overdose. He was 36.
The one-hour show, which will premiere Monday October 12 at 10 pm, spans eight episodes and features addicts between the ages of 20 and 25 who have been offered a chance at recovery. DJ AM meets with the addicts along with their friends and families to discuss their willingness to change.
DJ AM’s family is in full support of the series. ”After careful consideration we have decided to air the show,” the Goldstein family said in a statement. “Adam felt strongly that by doing this series, he could help other addicts who were at a crisis point to get sober. Adam was fully aware that if it were not for his own sobriety, he never would have achieved the level of success and happiness he had found. Helping people in their recovery was a huge part of Adam’s life. It is our hope through airing this show that people will get to see the side of Adam that we knew and loved, not just the celebrity DJ, but the honest and caring person who gave so much of himself to help others.”
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Comments
Marina Olivas
October 7th, 2009 - 2:29:10 PM
I have nothing but sympathy for the family and friends who have to suffer thru the loss of DJ AM, but I think that it is very hippocritical and in poor taste to air the documentary "Gone to Far". In essence the whole point would be to inspire change by striving to live a sober life. That isnt the message here....please reconsider your decision to air something that could prove to be less than inspiring..to say the least.
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Melody
October 7th, 2009 - 4:06:42 PM
Yeah, I kinda agree. It's hard for Adam Goldstein to be a role model to other addicts when he wasn't able to defeat the addiction himself. In fact, he succumbed to it in the worst possible way. That doesn't give a lot of hope to today's addicts.
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Angela
October 8th, 2009 - 8:12:22 AM
"That doesn't give a lot of hope for today's addicts".....I think that's the point. There is no hope if you keep using. Stop using drugs and you will save your life! It seems to me that this documentary could make the strongest point yet.
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Rich
October 9th, 2009 - 2:30:19 PM
I agree with Angela. Sobriety is a gift for those who want it not those who need it. Unfortunately when you take the journey to get sober you end up walking over dead bodies along the way. For those of us who are sober and work our recovery program to th best of our ability, DJ AM's story is a reminder of how deadly serious addiction and recovery are. It is a sad but true fact that some must die so that others may live. I am grateful to DJ AM for carrying the message and I am saddened by his death. I am saddened not because of who he was or what he did, but because he was an addict just like me and he didn't make it. Rest in Peace.
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Nikki
October 13th, 2009 - 6:21:56 AM
Personally, I dont feel bad for people who do drugs. If you know that you could become addicted the very first time you try it and your life could be ruined forever, then y wuld u tempt god and try it any way? I dont understand what is going through someones mind when they decide to shoot up... It is sickening and very foolish. If you make the worst decision possible, then you need to face the consquences just like any other situation in life.
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