Ben Affleck Still Battling Alcohol Addiction? Jennifer Garner’s Ex Back In Rehab

It appears Ben Affleck is still struggling with his addiction to alcohol. The “Justice League” was apparently spotted at a residential rehab facility after revealing this past March that he had completed treatment for alcohol addiction and substance abuse.

On Thursday, Affleck was seen leaving a residential rehab facility in Los Angeles. Jennifer Garner’s ex was noticeably disoriented and unstable when he was filmed departing the treatment facility in the early evening and returning to the same rehab later that night. For both sightings, the Oscar-winner was accompanied by two women who seemed to be Affleck’s hired sober coaches, as per Daily Mail.

Affleck appeared to be in good spirits when he was being led to his waiting car outside of the facility earlier. The actor was casually smiling as the paparazzi took photos of him and his companions. Sources say Affleck has actually been doing daily out-patient sessions at the rehab facility for a couple of months now.

“Ben’s main priorities never wavered,” an insider told Us Weekly of the actor’s current state. “He’s focused on his family and spending time with Lindsay [Shookus]. Dealing with this disease is something he’ll have to work on for the rest of his life and he remains focused on it.”

When not receiving treatment, Affleck is torn between spending time with his family with Garner and his girlfriend, Shookus. Last weekend though, he chose to prioritize his duties with his family over some quality time with Shookus. Affleck apparently ditched Shookus’ sister’s wedding in Buffalo, New York to be with his family in Los Angeles.

The revelation that the Batman actor is once again receiving treatment for his alcohol problem comes months after he revealed in March that he had completed treatment — his second time since completing his first program in 2001.

At the time, Affleck shared that he entered rehab again for his three kids with Garner: Violet, 12, Seraphina, 8, and Samuel, 5. “I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be. 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,” he said.

“I’m luck to have the love of my family and friends, including my coparent, Jen, who has supported me and cared for our kids as I’ve done the work I set out to do. This was the first of many steps being taken towards a positive recovery,” he added.