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DJ AM’s Death Will Not Stop Show From Airing
5-Oct-2009
Written by: Blakely Slater
Adam Goldstein’s anti-drug message will live on after his death through an MTV series.
MTV will air Adam Goldstein’s series focusing on addiction recovery despite the tragic death of the spinner.
Goldstein, better known as D.J. AM, had filmed eight episodes of “Gone Too Far” before the accidental overdose that led to his death in August. Medical examiners found a slew of drugs in the recovering addict’s system, including cocaine, OxyContin, Vicodin, Ativan, Klonopin, Zanax, and Benadryl.
On the documentary style show, Goldstein first encouraged addicts, ages 20-25, and their families to open up about the hampering effects that drugs were having on their lives. The troubled young adults were then given recorders to chronicle their acquisition and use of various drugs. Throughout the process, Goldstein sought to inspire the users to seek help and hopefully opt for rehab.
With respect to the delicacy of airing the show after Goldstein’s death,
MTV first sought permission from the late spinner’s family, who provided a statement giving their consent.
“After careful consideration we have decided to air the show,” the family said. “Adam felt strongly that by doing this series, he could help other addicts who were at a crisis point to get sober…. 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.”
“Gone Too Far” will air the first of eight episodes on Monday, Oct 12 at 10 p.m.
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