DJ AM had been working on an MTV reality show that helped others struggling with addiction when he was found dead of a suspected overdose.
It may be weeks before toxicology reports confirm just what killed celebrity disc jockey DJ AM (aka Adam Goldstein). He was discovered dead in his Manhattan apartment on Aug. 28, 2009 after missing a plane to Las Vegas, where he had a standing Friday night gig to spin records at The Palms’ Rain nightclub.
Multiple news outlets reported that after the NYPD broke down the door to Goldstein’s SoHo area apartment, they found him dead, with drug paraphernalia, crack cocaine and prescription drugs nearby. Initial reports suggest his tragic death was an accidental overdose.
(more…)
For medical professionals battling substance abuse, going back to work can make them the proverbial kid in the candy store. It’s the equivalent to sending a recovering alcohol back to their job as a bartender. This factor is believed to play a role in the increased relapse rates among healthcare professionals. After all, they’re surrounded by the very substances that were the problem in the first place.