Ben Affleck reveals alcohol treatment
Ben Affleck has said he has completed treatment for alcohol addiction.
In a Facebook post, the Batman and Argo actor admitted that alcoholism was "something I've dealt with in the past and will continue to confront”.
addiction /ə’dɪkʃ(ə)n/ n.瘾 -GRE
confront /kən'frʌnt/ v.遭遇,面对 -六级
He said the latest course of treatment was "the first of many steps being taken towards a positive recovery".
His battles with drink problems stretch back more than 15 years, with his first reported stint in an alcohol treatment clinic taking place in 2001.
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stint /stɪnt/ n. 期间,定量
In his new statement, he wrote: "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."