And The Intervention Show Must Go On …

DJ AM, aka Adam Goldstein, struggled for over a decade with recovery from addiction.   Following 11 years of sobriety, he died in August at age 36 of an accidental drug overdose.

As a testament to the incredibly difficult road recovery can be, DJ AM worked with MTV on a series called “Gone Too Far” to help young addicts in their own quest for sobriety.    It was during his last few months of life that filming of this 8-episode documentary took place.   MTV released that they’ve obtained the consent and support of AM’s family and the show in fact must go on.   The first episode will air on Monday, October 12 at 10p ET/PT.

According to MTV.com, Goldstein’s 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. The decision to air the show has been difficult, but we do this with the profound belief that it will inspire others to seek help.”

As an addict himself, AM knew firsthand about the constant attention that recovery takes, the support of others, and the struggles involved along the way.   What we find of immense value to the addicts AM was helping, despite his tragic outcome, was that he took the time and maintained communication with the addicts throughout their treatment programs.   As MTV said, this way he was able to “provide a raw and honest look at their new sobriety.”

LSA is in agreement that early sobriety is a critical time to stay close to the recovering individual.   Recovery Coaching does just that — a long-term program with a multi-faceted approach to changing the entire lifestyle of the individual that goes beyond just sobriety and to a drastically improved quality of life.

We look forward to seeing the show which we hope will honor his work with addicts.  May DJ AM rest in peace.

To read the MTV News story on this subject, click here