Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Spent $500K on Drugs, Considered Selling Sex Tape

The 'Jersey Shore' star opens up about his past addiction struggles in his upcoming memoir, crediting his wife and mother for his recovery.

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino, star of MTV's 'Jersey Shore', reveals he spent $500,000 on drugs during his addiction, which was fueled by his sudden fame and wealth.
Sorrentino admits to smuggling drugs onto the set of 'Jersey Shore', and at one point, tried heroin, marking his lowest point.
He also contemplated selling a sex tape he had as an 'insurance policy' when funds were low, but decided against it as the offers weren't high enough.
Sorrentino credits his wife, Lauren, and his mother, Linda, for helping him overcome his addiction and he will celebrate eight years of sobriety in December.
His memoir, 'Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation -- How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison', detailing his journey, is set to be released on December 19.