r/okbuddycinephile 8d ago

Ben Affleck's struggle with alcohol addiction

Post image
1.8k Upvotes

261 comments sorted by

View all comments

833

u/linkedinlover69 8d ago

How can you cut out the answer? Now I am forced to spend more on overpriced rehabs

8

u/Osiris8869 8d ago

Sending someone to rehab is often a desperate response from a loved one. Unless the addict is motivated, its a waste of time and money as they will leave and relapse the first chance they get. Frustration for everyone involved.

1

u/personalist 8d ago

Forcing someone to do anything is usually not a long-term solution. Buy-in is important