Ben Affleck finishes 30 days in rehab: why he is "committed" to stay longer

Ben Affleck has reached its mark of 30 days in rehab.

A source told E! The news that the actor, who is in rehab since August 22, is "committed to getting better". Affleck's attachment to sobriety also means that he "will stay longer" in the institution.

On August 22, the ex-wife of Affleck Jennifer Garner organized an intervention at his home in Pacific Palisades. An insider told E! News at the time that the Missing girl Star knew he needed help after he started drinking alone. The source told E! News, "He asked her to take it and she wanted to be there for him."

According to our first source, the Pepper mint The intervention of the star "really had an impact" on him. "He is trying very hard to work on himself and get to the root of his addiction," the source said.

The insider told E! The news that Affleck was feeling more positive this time around. It's his third stay in rehab over a period of 17 years. The source added, "He has a lot of demons but he wants to understand himself and make the results different this time, he is determined to stay longer, which is a very positive development. he's enjoying the help and is happy with the way it's going. "

On September 5, Affleck was spotted for the first time since coming to rehabilitation a few weeks ago and appeared to be exercising. Another source told E! News by the time he goes "to and from patient to train", which is "part of his diet described by his rehab".

A second source highlighted at E! News on Monday how much the Argo the actor is engaged in the process. "He always wants to be the best father and this relapse has put his family back in the public eye," they said. "He takes all of this very seriously and will continue to do so."

The registration of Affleck for rehabilitation comes shortly after his separation from Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookuswho he dated for a year. Shortly after, he was spotted with his playboy model of lover interest Shauna Sexton. He would have started drinking again because of a "dead time" after finishing his film, said a source to E! News explaining why he went back to rehab.

In 2017, the Batman Star revealed in a long Facebook post that he had completed his second stint in alcohol addiction rehab. "I want to live fully and be the best father possible.I want my children to know that there is no shame in getting help when you need it and to become a source of force for those who need help but are afraid to take the first step, "he wrote.

In Facebook's status, Affleck thanked Garner for all his support. He said: "I am fortunate to have the love of my family and friends, including my girlfriend, Jen, who supported me and cared for our children while I was doing the work that I had undertaken. the first of many measures taken in view of a positive recovery. "