How Steve-O Got Sober... and Stayed Sober 

The best stunt he ever did, getting sober.

Johnny Knoxville saved this mans life. God bless brotha and congratulations on 11 years of sobriety and many more to come!

The hardest part about quitting drugs is knowing what they feel like and accepting that you will never experience that feeling again

One month sober from alcohol. If Steve-O can do it, anyone can. Stay motivated everyone!

My son took a trip to LA a few years back (from a small town in Canada) and sent a tweet to Steve-o. This guy actually reached out and met with my son, walking around LA.and just talking. A total class act. Glad you got it together man, that's fantastic.

Who would have guessed that Steve-O would wind up the most well balanced and together of all the Jackass stars

I have a soft spot for Steve-O just because of all he’s overcome. I really thought he’d be dead today but this man has a very special purpose on this earth. Way to go man. You are so inspirational.

“My main focus in sobriety has been to replace fear with faith or love.” ― Steve-O

I’ve been sober for two months today.

My last drink was new years eve 1999.

Can we stop for a minute and appreciate the interviewer who didn’t interrupt and let the interviewee speak their mind? That’s awesome!

Cool interviewer! He lets Steve O talk without interrupting

11 Years sober. Time really flies. That is really impressive, congrats. I am 26 years sober.

I'm sober 6 years now! Thank you Steveo!

I'm almost at the 10 year mark. Quitting drinking was the hardest thing I've ever done.

13 days sober today from drugs and alcohol! After so many failed attempts, I am remaining hopeful. I Super glad I came across this video, I always had a soft spot for Steve-O. But after watching this video, I have so much more respect for him than i did before. Here’s to sobriety Ya’ll!

Good on you dude. I I was an alcoholic from 13 to 25. Plus many more drugs. Then from 22 to 27 I was a heroin addict. I did the methadone 3 times. Ive been sober since. I'm 32 now. I have my own cleaning buisness

I'm a recovering black out binge drinker. I haven't drank in a year

2 weeks sober, my body is trying to tell me I'm sick and weak , I can't think straight and I'm forgetting stupid things daily. Just gotta keep fighting.

Congrats Steve O on your sobrienty . Anyone who gets clean/sober is savage in my book ! Im in a 30 yr meth addiction. An the hardest thing is facing myself ! Im scard shitless ! I don't know what it's gonna take but I'm never going to give up! I've been to 6 rehabs an 3 detox places . Teen challenger twice Victory outreach twice We Care an seven Hills an I'm so thankful that we have somewhere to go. I will never give up trying to get clean! It's a crazy roller coaster ride an I need to be ready to get the fuk off ! Sobriety Is a miracle!

There’s a good chance he changed the trajectory of someone’s life with this video.

I’ve been alcohol and drug free since 05’. Weed, shrooms and a bit of acid led me to bipolar disorder. My friends continued on to doing coke. You see that your family are the only ones that care when you are institutionalized in a psych ward. Go to the gym 3-4 times a week and love my wife and kids. Dark days are behind me for now. My strength will be tested when I lose my parents. I hope I can be strong for my wife and kids. Happy for Steve-O!

I got sober back in July of 2020 after being a bottle of wine per night drinker (every night) for the last 12 years. Best decision I've ever made.

Hats off to Knoxville for actually caring for his friend and saving his life! Just goes to show what kinda person Jonny really is. I can't believe that almost all of these guys are still alive after all these years of being the original Jackass crew.

Got a lot of respect for this dude, very genuine.

If only Bam could follow Steve-O's path

I started drinking alcohol since my teenage, spent my whole life fighting alcohol addiction. Also suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Not until my mom recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. This is something that really need to be use globally to help people with related health challenges.

Spoken like a true addict. Dude spoke every word that is I’m my head. Stevo is the man. Can see how healthy he is by the skin on his face.

Just got my one year AA chip. Working the steps with a sponsor has taken away my desire for alcohol.

I’m 15 days sober. I really need to hear this thanks Steve-o. Life is crazy I remember watching jack ass while being drunk and loaded out of my mind I’m thinking it was the funniest shit ever and now I’m looking to Steve O for advice on how to get and stay sober

1/6/2019 I woke up and decided I couldn't fkn do it anymore and thank God I'm still clean and sober. If you're thinking about getting clean DO IT!! you'll be so glad you did.

Clean and sober for 2 months after battling alcohol and cocaine addiction for 10 plus years. Thank you SteveO , you have been my inspiration and continue to be. Congrats to everyone in the comments that has entered recovery and has stayed clean and sober and to the ones still struggling , you can all do it, just look at SteveO Cheers🤟🏻

2020 is my year Kicking alcohol and weed to the curve I'm 28 and it's time

This guy embodies everything about Heavy Metal, except the music.

There just comes a time when the honeymoon is over with drugs and alcohol.. any use beyond this time is highly detrimental and the substance WILL take waaaay more than it gives back. There is nothing sadder than a senior druggie/alcoholic. Appreciate the fun you had and MOVE on with a healthy lifestyle. If you continue using after the honeymoon period you're chasing a lie.

Eleven years of sobriety is magnificent and God bless Steve for sharing his story. Keep it going Steve.

seeing comments that say they’re a few weeks sober and this video inspires them is so heartwarming

Knoxville was a good friend for doing that! Love seeing how well Steve-O is doing.

Everybody sharing their sobriety here in the comments is awesome who would ever think you can find a support group on RU-vid out of all places congrats to everyone it’s a battle everyday.

Decided that I was going to attempt to go through 2022 sober. Looked up sobriety vids just now because my head is hurting from wanting a beer in my belly. Thank you Steveo.

Steve-o looks younger as a middle aged man than he did as a young junkie

Exactly. I quit my job as a highly paid carpenter to get away from my extremely toxic crew aka friends. Moved to a different town , started training jiu-jitsu and surf more. It's been many years now and I've never been more happy. And my wife is happy to, Not seeing her drunken fuck of a husband . Yes stay away from whats not good for you. Thats punkrock .

I hope everyone struggling with any kind of addiction can watch Steve-O’s journey and listen to his rise from demise and truly learn from him. We don’t even know him personally and we all know, if he can come back from the craphole he was at, y’all can too! I truly truly wish all those struggling the best! You’re not weak! You just need a push, mainly from yourselves! You all have this! I promise! You can do this!! Your life matters! ❤️

i love how he says the pack thing, former fentanyl addict here.... nobody would dare offer to the ppl rly in recovery and who stick together the always sell to the new comers. hes right sober ppl absolutely love helping other stays sober its what were now here for it gives us purpose.

Steve-O is a great example of how to keep living a rockstar lifestyle after cutting ties with toxic substances! He inspires me to do the same. Thanks Steve-O!

He slayed his Dragon, well done.

Thank you steve O for being a great inspiration of mine. I've been clean since 9 28 18 and watching your progress has helped more than you know. Much love my brother One day at a time.

Trying to quit alcohol now. Hardest part for me is every single person I’m friends with is a drinker. Feeling like I have no one sober to be around just makes it pretty miserable and difficult to get past.

I remember when Jackass first appeared on TV, I was finishing school. Being barely 12 back then, I just couldn´t believe the stuff those guys were willing to do just for the sake of entertainment, and Steve O was by far the one who did some of the gnarliest shit my eyes have witnessed to this day. So, having that in mind, It´s reasonable to say he was the one anyone could say would end up getting fucked up to death. But now he got his shit together, and that´s truly remarkable. If he managed to reach sobriety, anybody can. Also, huge kudos to Knoxville for having the initiative to get Steve O´s ass inside that psychiatric ward. Speaks lots of him. "Hi, I´m Johnny Knoxville, and this is me getting Steve O´s sorry ass a much needed fresh start".

2 1/2 years clean from opiates and 37 days no methadone 😆 And I got to thank bud for it. it is getting me threw the depression and anxiety

man this guy is in a weird way sort of an inspiration for me. I have been sober for two and a half years and there have been a few night where i was feeling weak and watched one of his videos talking about sobriety to help keep me straight and level

really like this interviewer. very understanding even in some tough questions and presented them respectfully. Well done.

Takes a very strong individual to fight addiction

Steve o’s a living legend. Knoxville and Steve’s friends too.

I don’t even know Steve-O, never met him, but i’ve never been so proud of someone. Steve is an inspiration to addicts.

I would have never thought in a million years that I would see Steve-O discussing life wisdom. Good for you man congratulations on the 11 years! Keep up the great work

I haven't had a drink in over 14 hours and it does get hard at times but I'm looking forward to 15!

Oxycodone brought me to my knees. I had been a Catholic priest for 16 years at the time when I was first prescribed it after falling through a roof while trying to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. My doctor was a parishioner of mine. I have since gotten clean but I am no longer a priest. I do go to a local hospital's drug rehab once a week as part of NA, have a meeting and talk to the people there. If you pray, please pray for me and know that I do for you, as well. (On what could be called a side note: I met and am in a very cool "serious" relationship with a Doctor of Osteopathy, which is an M.D. but with more study involved. Anyway, as one who went through the living Hell that I went through, it's an interesting place to end up.)

I adore Steve O. Been watching him on TV for over 20 years. His growth is amazing. He has given his life now to helping people and rescue animals. He is an angel.

Hes so mature and level headed now. Amazing to see the change in him huge respect for you steve

All respect to Steve-O and anyone who got clean or is trying. I've never struggled with addiction but I've seen it tear friends' lives apart. I've seen people desperate to get clean. It's great to see someone succeed.

Steve-0 such a uplifting guy, we need more of him, totally different dude than back in the day, but still loves to have a good time SOBER, we r all rooting for u buddy, stay sober an keep your head up man!

....so much respect to this guy. I know about addiction (my dad died a day before his 40th birthday of an overdose of heroin, suicide...he was ashamed and lost everything he loved due to this dissease) and I know it's a lifetime goal, sometimes struggle, to stay sober..... So if you can get clean for 11 years already, then you are a strong and smart human being! Love to Steve O.

We are always so glad to help struggling addicts because we know exactly what that struggle feels like. Every little bit of help is greatly needed. Overcoming addiction is so hard that it kills people, because they feel like stopping is impossible.

He’s one of the only celebs who seems familiar with 12 step programs and 12 step communities. I love it. And he’s totally right. There isn’t a one size fits all for recovery, but you’ll never know what is going to keep you sober until you give yourself up and try, let others help you and help others.

I’m here to tell ya’ that’s there’s no miracle cure or solution to alcoholism; you either quit drinking, or you don’t. There’s a decision that has to be made. That’s it. That’s all. Been sober 9.yrs myself. Gone through 16 treatment centres over a 20 year span. I speak from experience. Like Nike says, Just Do It!

I'm SO proud of my man steve-o! I have no pack (boo-hoo). My success (or lack-there-of) has been due to a lack of trust in those around me. I think Steve may have been speaking of AA/NA programs, but we all know he also has many friends at least I would assume. Wonderful to hear him talk about this and that he is still sober! Thanks, Steve-O!! We all hope to see you in many projects to come, in front of or behind the scenes, congrats on your engagement!

Steve-o really has overcome so much. He's so likeable and honest about his sobriety. Much love to him x

He's come so far. Who would've thought? He's a really admirable wise man now. So proud ❤

Respect. My dad is sober 10 years, he was a total mess... good luck on your journey Stevo!

I’m struggling so bad. I’m realizing that it really does just come back to me. I have to actually put in an effort and not fall prey to my impulses. Thanks for the interview

Congrats you're story gives hope. Heart of gold!

So proud of you Steve-O. You’ve been such an inspiration and entertaining human to follow/watch. Keep growing, we love you!

I love this guy, he's always so gracious when being interviewed about this topic.

good job man and everyone in comments- i was 4 yrs on opiotes im 17 days sober and id never trade this for anything- its not easy but im finally free only those who have been thru it know what i mean. stay strong i cant wait to be months than years sober, one day at a time.. sometimes a few hours at a time but i keep goin' everyday i feel a little prouder& stronger. God bless all the families currently struggling and especially the ones who didnt make it

This is the best thing. Thank you so much.

Steve O is such a great role model. I’m sure he’s helped so many by spreading the hope and means of recovery.

Thanks Steve-o!! Im on day twelve and and this was a great interview!!

I struggle everyday. Stories like this give me hope

1 month sober... this guy is an inspiration, who would’ve thought. Thanks Steve-O.

When Brandon Novak got sober and stayed sober I had that feeling of "Well done my man." because his addictions were much darker than Steve-O's. I would love to have a double interview with Novak and Steve-O where they openly talk beating the demons of addiction. Because they have so much in common.

If Steve O can straighten out his life Anyone can Jackass team needs to reunite and go get BAM help

Good for steve-o getting sober. I myself have been sober for 3 years. And hes right I've met many people that quit and relapsed. It makes you sad honestly. So congratulations Steve-O. You look amazing

Steve O looks pretty good, all considering. Good job! Glad to hear about this new journey you are on. Inspire others!

I have a drug problem I know I need help I go to rehab Jan 17 2020. I hope it helps I have been using for over 10 years

He’s never been a fighter but he can take a hell of a beating!!! I’m glad you’re still here and sober.

Steve, you’ve inspired me greatly with your story. Got me to share mine and it’s been helping a lot vlogging my journey! Thanks!:)

Crazy I grew up watching him on jackass. Such a fan. 26 years later I love Steve O more because he’s a real one ☝️.

Steve o ur def inspirational...having such a gd time and enjoying sobriety...keep it up..i struggle myself but u def help keep me on point.

ive spent 10 months of 2019 sober, cant wait to spend the entire of 2020 sober :D

Shooot this guy is committed I met Stevo in the Hollywood mall he is a real surviver! I am telling you he's found his self worth his life's meaning. I love showing someone the THE WAY. I tell all the "old friends" that I can help them when ever. I know the struggles it's real living Homeless on the streets of Skid Row Los Angeles. I even got love from hella people in skid row shoot. I love helping people! It gives us purpose & really just spreads goodness throughout a life with such dark areas that need shined on for sure! I just hit my 5 years!!!

Watching this as someone that's been wanting to get sober for some time now, seeing how steve O is doing now and so positive and doing positive things...I think it's time. Gonna put down the bottle and better myself for me as well as those close to me. Wish me luck 🤞

It’s good to see Steve o sober for so long I think everyone thought he was gonna go first after all the drugs he has done over the years good job bro👌🏽

God bless Steve-O. He should be a huge inspiration to all

1 year 7 months sober and it's still a daily struggle. at work watching videos like this to stay on track. keep on keepin on peeps!

To be honest, Steve O is a real inspiration, I’ve been to rehab two times and now I don’t drink often but I’m at the point why do I keep going back to this that has caused me so much pain and stress not just to me but also my family? I can go a whole month without drinking and not miss it one bit but when I do I just binge drink, it’s exhausting, it’s draining and today is the day I’ll start my sobriety, I’ve seen so many faces of alcoholism in my dad and myself, enough

Isn't living life on life's terms without having to alter your state of mind an awesome thing. It still amazes me all those years I had to have some kind of substance, drink, to "enjoy, relax, have a good time" Makes me realize how weak I actually was. Great job SteveO

Sober 3 years and haven’t looked back. Looking good Steve-O!!! 🙏🙌

Really grateful to have Steve-O around, and happy!!

I’ve been battling addiction for 22 years and I’m 36 now. Managed to quit the pills and hard drugs, still drinking, smoking grade and ciggies. The mental gymnastics I constantly put myself through to justify using is bordering on absurd at this point. I’m gna give quitting alcohol another go from this Monday lol. Wish me luck!