Steve-O’s friends helped his sobriety by making Jackass 3-D an alcohol free set.
They may be known for risky behavior, but drinking on set wasn’t part of the craziness this time around for the Jackass gang. On the set of Jackass 3D, star Johnny Knoxville reportedly banned the cast from drinking while working. It was all part of a plan to show support for co-star Steve-O, a recovering alcoholic.
Born Stephen Glover, Steve-O has now been sober for two-and-a-half years, following a lengthy struggle with addiction. Steve-O’s substance abuse issues were made public during a taped intervention with addiction specialist and MTV staple Dr. Drew Pinsky. Steve-O went into treatment in 2008 following an intervention staged by Knoxville and Pinsky. It was a rare serious moment among the longtime friends who are usually known for their goofy stunts and crazy pranks. When the crew reconvened in January 2010, Knoxville made sure the set was alcohol free so Steve-O would have the support needed to stay sober.
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