Now let's hope that Pauly D, of “Jersey Shore” fame doesn't fall victim to the demons that ultimately claimed DJ AM (AKA Adam Michael Goldstein).
DJ AM was a member of the band Crazy Town, and along with Seth “Shifty” Binzer, (yet another participant in Dr. Drew's “Celebrity Rehab” and “Sober House”) soon embarked down the road of drug abuse, with crack cocaine being his worst demon.
Adam eventually went to rehab and seemed to be doing well. He had started filming a reality show for MTV titled “Gone Too Far” where he often counseled other drug abusers and urged them to get help. Adam relapsed during the filming, but promised his addiction counselor that he would return to rehab after the show finished filming. By then, it was too late. DJ AM was found dead of an overdose on August 28th and MTV, after much debate, went ahead and aired the show, hoping that Adam's final demise would send a strong message.
I saw Adam's show and he really did a great job talking to and motivating the drug users highlighted in the program. He was caring without being overbearing and you could tell that the users believed Adam, many really feeling the message of hope he offered to those willing to get help.
DJ AM was only 36 at the time of his death and had accomplished much with his life. It is too bad it had to end far too soon. He most certainly would have been a huge influence in many areas of the music industry if he could have won the fight over his demons.
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