Prior to Ben Affleck went into rehab for a third time on Wednesday evening, he had actually been "working unbelievably hard for the in 2015" to stay sober, a resource near Affleck informs PEOPLE.
" Addiction is not something that goes away. Every day is a fight for recovering addicts, they are fighting for their sobriety and also to lead healthy, balanced lives each day," the source claims.
Affleck had frequently been sighted going to outpatient treatment centers in L.A. "Ben has actually been functioning exceptionally tough for the in 2014 to follow a structured program designed for him as well as his journey," the resource says. "He has been attending numerous conferences, has continued to work with sober trainers as well as does his finest to follow up with the important things that will help him keep his health and wellness."
The source says Affleck, 46, realized he needed aid as well as did the right thing in reaching out.
" One of the key elements with taking control of your addiction is knowing when to seek assistance, which he did, as well as it is a major action in the ideal direction," the resource claims.
" One important aspect of Ben's healing is for him to be able to look for aid when he feels as though he is not in control-- when his ongoing therapy and also meetings with sober trainers typically aren't quite adequate," the expert includes. "The ideal case scenario is for him to seek assistance, which he has done willingly, and also for that, we are all extremely happy as well as hopeful."
Affleck wrote on Facebook in 2017 after a previous stay in rehab: "I want my youngsters to understand there is no embarassment in getting assistance when you require it, as well as to be a source of toughness for anyone around that needs assistance but is afraid to take the primary step."
His new return to a therapy center followed his ex-spouse Garner was photographed getting to his home on Wednesday and also later leaving, looking distressed. She later on returned and also drove Affleck to a Malibu rehab facility.
The actor previously hung out in rehab in 2001 and also 2017. "He recognized he needed assistance and was singing regarding it," a resource informed PEOPLE.
Indication that Affleck was having a hard time built up promptly over the last numerous days. But just a week ago he stepped out looking satisfied as well as healthy on his 46th birthday celebration on August 15. The star took his kids Violet, 12, Seraphina, 9, and Samuel, 6, out to supper that evening and also the group was all smiles as they left the family outing.
Just before his birthday, a good friend of the actor told PEOPLE that "Ben is doing well. He is in an excellent area psychologically as well as has actually worked truly tough to obtain there."
" He remains to focus on himself and the health and wellness of his relationships," the friend included. "He attends meetings, lots of conferences, as well as he additionally does meditation as well as yoga exercise."
" While he still has his moments-- as well as let's be sincere, everybody struggles-- he remains to strive on himself."
After his birthday celebration, Affleck was photographed out on a date with 22-year-old Playboy model Shauna Sexton. Shortly after, information broke that Affleck had actually just recently split from Saturday Night Live manufacturer Lindsay Shookus, 38, after over a year of dating.
Affleck and also Sexton then spent a long time at his put on Sunday before hitting a Jack in package drive-thru later on that day.
