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Coming Clean

Ben Affleck Admits Being An Alcoholic Is A 'Part Of My Life'

The actor opens up about his relapse and treatment.

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Ben Affleck got candid about his struggle with addiction on the Today Show. During summer 2018, the actor went into treatment for alcohol addiction. Now, he’s opening up about life as an alcoholic. Click through the gallery to find out what he had to say — and why he’s so grateful for his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.