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Mike Sorrentino

Star of ‘Jersey Shore’ & Recovering Drug Addict

Michael ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino rose to fame as a cast member of MTV’s #1 cable television show, Jersey Shore.

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Michael ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino rose to fame as a cast member of MTV’s #1 cable television show, Jersey Shore. Since joining Jersey Shore, Sorrentino has become a worldwide pop and cultural icon, exemplified by the show’s stature as one of television’s most viewed programs, averaging more than 8 million viewers each week. Sorrentino was also a contestant on Season 11 of Dancing with the Stars and completed a season of Celebrity Big Brother (UK), where he was a finalist. Yet, all of his fast fame came with a price: the dark side of addiction.

Sorrentino had a loving and caring family alongside his successful television career. Always a kindhearted person who prided himself on being healthy, Sorrentino soon entered the world of addiction after injuring his back on Dancing with the Stars. To counter the pain, he was prescribed prescription painkillers. Before long, “The Situation” that fans thought they knew was suffering from a continuous cycle of pain and prescription painkiller abuse, struggling just to get through each day.

Fortunately, with the support of his family and friends, Sorrentino bravely sought the help he needed and is now enjoying the road to recovery. Now a successful entrepreneur and business owner, Sorrentino shares his personal story with colleges, associations, health groups and his many fans around the world.

Sorrentino’s humorous, charismatic, and candid delivery will provide an in-depth look at how this reality star followed his passion, fell down hard, and picked himself up and found that he was even stronger than before. By speaking from an honest place, Sorrentino can spark important discussions about drug use, recovery and fame. Whether you are looking for someone in which to relate, share your struggle or learn how to overcome addiction, Sorrentino has become more than a face and a story, but an inspiration for personal success.

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Against All Odds: Turning My Personal Trials into Fantastic Triumphs
Twelve Rounds: My Personal Battle with Addiction and My Road to Recovery
What’s The Situation: An Evening with Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino

 

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The Evolution of Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino | Jersey Shore
Brandon Novak Talks Sobriety and Addiction with Mike the Situation - The Hope Dealer

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