Ben Affleck shares he's completed treatment for 'alcohol addiction'

Culture 17:55 15.03.2017

Ben Affleck has revealed he has completed treatment for alcohol addiction.

The actor disclosed his treatment in a statement on his Facebook page on Tuesday.

"I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I've dealt with in the past and will continue to confront," he wrote. "I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be."
Affleck previously sought treatment for alcohol abuse in 2001.
 
"I want my kids to know there is no shame in getting help when you need it, and to be a source of strength for anyone out there who needs help but is afraid to take the first step," Affleck wrote. "I'm lucky to have the love of my family and friends, including my co-parent, Jen, who has supported me and cared for our kids as I've done the work I set out to do."
 
Warner Bros. announced back in January that Affleck was stepping down from his 'Batman' directing duties. At the time he said the decision was made because the role "demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give."
 
"It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require," he said at the time.
 
He was replaced by Matt Reeves in February.
 
Affleck will still produce and star in the film for Warner Bros., which like CNN is owned by Time Warner.
 
"This was the first of many steps being taken towards a positive recovery," Affleck added in his post.
 
Affleck was most recently seen in public at the 2017 Academy Awards in February.
Top Ukrainian Commander's Stepson Leads Pro-Russian Convoy in Sydney - VIDEO

News line

British embassy in Tbilisi suspends issuance of visas due to protests
18:20 13.05.2024
Pashinyan's peace promise until November: Truth or illusion? - Experts talk on Ednews
18:00 13.05.2024
SCO foreign ministers to meet in Astana next week
18:00 13.05.2024
Amazon to invest $1.3B in France, create 3,000 jobs
17:40 13.05.2024
50 families to be relocated to Khojaly in coming days, official says
17:28 13.05.2024
Cuban diplomat visits Seoul for talks on opening embassy
Cuban diplomat visits Seoul for talks on opening embassy
17:20 13.05.2024
New appointment at Central Bank of Azerbaijan
17:00 13.05.2024
World’s biggest banks ‘financed fossil fuels by $6.9 trillion since Paris Agreement’
16:40 13.05.2024
Dedicated sessions for small island states to be held within COP29 framework
16:20 13.05.2024
U.S. Embassy Holds Alumni Summit in Shabran
U.S. Embassy Holds Alumni Summit in Shabran
16:00 13.05.2024
President Ilham Aliyev received Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
15:43 13.05.2024
Armenia's Political Dilemma: Analyst Suggests Peace Treaty with Azerbaijan as Pivotal Step
14:40 13.05.2024
What can a temperature rise of 3 degrees do to Earth?
What can a temperature rise of 3 degrees do to Earth?
14:15 13.05.2024
ANAMA reveals number of landmines found in liberated territories last week
13:50 13.05.2024
Ukrainian MP Comments on Putin's Defense Minister Shake-Up
13:33 13.05.2024
Inflation in Azerbaijan drops to 0,7%
Inflation in Azerbaijan drops to 0,7%
13:17 13.05.2024
Yerevan protesters gather outside Foreign Ministry building hosting Mirzoyan-Borg meeting
13:00 13.05.2024
Admission plan of Türkiye-Azerbaijan University is approved
Admission plan of Türkiye-Azerbaijan University is approved
12:46 13.05.2024
Ian Borg: Malta intends to assist Armenia and Azerbaijan in achieving comprehensive peace
12:29 13.05.2024
President receives Governor-General of Tuvalu, Prime Minister of Tonga, Foreign Minister of Commonwealth of Bahamas
12:20 13.05.2024
Baku hosts training seminar on preparation for COP29
11:50 13.05.2024
Azerbaijan approves admission plan of Karabakh University
11:28 13.05.2024
Azerbaijan to relocate another group of residents to Shusha
11:00 13.05.2024
Bulgarian King Ferdinand I returns to his country after 36 years
Bulgarian King Ferdinand I returns to his country after 36 years
10:38 13.05.2024
US Adds 37 Chinese Companies to sanctions list
US Adds 37 Chinese Companies to sanctions list
10:14 13.05.2024
Protesters begin blocking Yerevan streets demanding Pashinyan's resignation
09:56 13.05.2024
Azerbaijan's Baku hosts II ICESCO Ministerial Conference on PISA
09:43 13.05.2024
Georgian Parliament approves foreign influence bill in third reading
09:33 13.05.2024
President of Türkiye to receive Greek PM in Ankara
09:00 13.05.2024
Arsenal keep up title pressure as Trossard sinks Manchester United
Arsenal keep up title pressure as Trossard sinks Manchester United
23:00 12.05.2024
7 killed in missile attack against Russia's Belgorod
22:05 12.05.2024
OSCE Chair-in-Office Ian Borg to visit South Caucasus
21:00 12.05.2024
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry expresses condolences to Afghanistan
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry expresses condolences to Afghanistan
20:00 12.05.2024
Azerbaijan's Parliament Speaker embarks on working visit to Uzbekistan
19:26 12.05.2024
Azerbaijani MFA expresses condolences to Brazil
19:00 12.05.2024
Azerbaijan weather forecast for May 13
Azerbaijan weather forecast for May 13
18:00 12.05.2024
Catalonia goes to polls in vote that will gauge support for independence
17:20 12.05.2024
Massachusetts man who received first-ever pig kidney transplant dies at 62
Massachusetts man who received first-ever pig kidney transplant dies at 62
16:13 12.05.2024
Fire destroys one of biggest shopping centres in Warsaw
15:49 12.05.2024
Border guards of Russia leave the border regions of Armenia and Azerbaijan
15:20 12.05.2024
Hamısı