MTV Brings The Trials And Tribulations Of Steve-O To Life In "Steve-O: Demise And Rise"!

MTV continues to experiment and break the mold in documentary filmmaking with the release of “Steve-O: Demise and Rise,” a self-documented look inside the mind of a man struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. This explosive special gives a raw, intimate first-hand account of Steve-O’s downward spiral to when he ultimately hits rock bottom and is saved by the intervention of friends and his own will to do whatever it takes to get – and stay – sober. “Steve-O: Demise and Rise” airs on Sunday, May 3rd at 10pm ET/PT.

“Addiction is a brain disease that kills. Steve suffered from the profound consequences of long-standing polydrug addiction. The disease brought him to the edge of sanity and one night nearly took his life,” said Dr. Drew Pinsky. “His recovery has been an inspiring but gut-wrenching process. Steve remains an inspiration to all. Those that have come to know him through this process love him.”

"This documentary captures the most frightening moments of my friend at the apex of his addiction. I know because I was there,” said Johnny Knoxville. “More importantly though it offers hope, and documents the tremendous amount of courage and hard work on Steve-O's behalf to turn that hope into a healthy person."

Steve-O, a self-professed ham in front of the video camera, never leaves home without it. Since his early teens, Steve-O has captured moments of his life on tape, including everything from his days as an amateur stuntman and flea-market clown to his rise to fame as popular member of “Jackass” and “Wildboyz.” Consequently, the darkest hours of Steve-O’s life are also captured. Viewers will see moments of extreme substance abuse, including the marathon nitrous oxide sessions, terrorizing his next door neighbor, his ill-fated attempt at being a gangsta-rapper and several infamous public displays of self-destructive behavior. All of Steve-O’s antics lead to his friends stepping in, turning off the camera and forcibly admitting him to the medical center where he was forced to begin the process of learning to live sober.

Since his intervention, it hasn’t been without hurdles that Steve-O has tried to stay clean, sober and focused on making amends to those closest to him hurt by his addiction -- his family and friends. Steve-O’s journey has taken him through highs and lows, and this documentary follows them all, right up until his first performance this year on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” Now faced with the daily challenge of living a clean life while still being the Steve-O that everyone loves, he wants it to be known that he is not the poster child for drug addiction or recovery but wants to show how truly difficult it is to stay sober every day.
Check out the promo below:

Denise Richards set to dance?

Denise Richards and Steve-O are set to appear on 'Dancing With The Stars'.

Denise - who went through an acrimonious divorce from actor Charlie Sheen - is said to be exited at the prospect of appearing on the US TV show, and has already started her preparations.

A source said: "She can't wait to start practice. She's super excited and has lost a few pounds to tone up and get in shape. She is ready and thinks she can go all the way!"

'Jackass' star Steve-O - who is famed for his daredevil stunts - is also thought to have signed up for the show's eighth series, which debuts on ABC on March 9.

Denise and Steve-O are believed to be joining legendary singer Stevie Wonder in the line-up.
Although Stevie - who will be the first ever legally blind contestant on the series - is yet to confirm his appearance, he has previously revealed he would love to take part.

He said: "It'd be fun. I've checked it out before. But I've heard some talk about possibly doing it. It's not impossible, but right now it's just a thought."

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Jackass star Steve-O: I'm back in the looney bin

He says drugs are responsible for his mental state

Jackass star Steve-O is in a psychiatric ward following his stint in rehab.

The comedian, 42, has been transferred to the Cedars Sinai Hospital in LA.

‘I can best describe the depression that led me to check into this looney bin as a feeling of uselessness,’ he writes on his online blog.

‘I've stayed clean for four months now, but, judging by the depression that brought me to this nut house, I need to do much more in the way of
being useful.’

Steve-O, real name Stephen Glover, says he's been affected mentally by his persistent drug use.

‘I did so much cocaine, Ketamine, PCP, nitrous oxide and all sorts of other drugs that, quite simply, my brain is f**ked up,’ he says.

‘The medication that is prescribed to me doesn’t do the trick every day.

'I frequently suffer from horrible mood swings and depression.'

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'Jackass' star avoids prison

'Jackass' star Stephen Glover, known as Steve-O, pled guilty to cocaine possession in a deal that will allow him to avoid time behind bars.

The 33-year-old stuntman and TV personality will instead be required to complete a two-year rehabilitation program, and according to his attorney, Barry Gerald Sands, he is already in rehab.

Sands added that Steve-O is "doing great" and has been sober for 85 days.

"He is a model individual. He has changed completely. He is a sober man," Sands said.

If Steve-O completes the rehabilitation program, the case against him will be dismissed. He returns to court for his next hearing July 8, but in the mean time will remain in rehab.

The performer was arrested March 3 for vandalism and drug possession after he had an altercation with a neighbor of his Hollywood home. He was later admitted to a hospital for psychiatric treatment. In a blog post, Steve-O said it was not until his co-star Johnny Knoxville "forced" him to seek medical help that he decided to check into Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to deal with his addictions.