Ben Affleck is heading back to rehab. 
 
 The actor, 46, is seeking treatment for alcohol addiction, PEOPLE confirms. 
 
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 A source tells PEOPLE, “He is seeking treatment. He knew he needed help and was vocal about it.” 
 
 The move to enter a treatment facility came after his ex Jennifer Garner was photographed arriving at his home on Wednesday. 
 
 The Peppermint actress was seen leaving Affleck’s upset and shaking. When she returned, Garner, Affleck and an unidentified woman who arrived at the actor’s home with her were photographed in a car the actress was driving. 
 
 The mother of three reportedly stopped by a Jack In The Box in the Pacific Palisades before the trio drove to a treatment facility in Malibu. 
 
 On Monday, the Justice League star was photographed receiving an alcohol delivery outside of his Brentwood, California, home. 
 
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 Affleck was seen outside of his house wearing a dark gray T-shirt and light gray sweatpants as he picked up a Pacifico beer-branded box filled with what appeared to be Johnnie Walker Blue Label scotch whisky in a blue case and some other unidentifiable bottles. 
 
 While the actor, 46, has been in ongoing treatment and attending meetings for alcohol addiction, his new flame, Playboy’s May 2018 Playmate, 22, told the magazine her go-to drink is “whiskey all day.” 
 
 “Bourbon, for sure,” she added. “I like whiskey and soda, which makes people cringe, but I like it.” 
 
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 A source tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue Garner’s focus remains on their children. 
 
 “Is she happy about him hanging out with a very young Playboy model? Certainly not,” a source says in this week’s new issue. “But her concern right now is not who he is dating. What she ultimately cares about is his sobriety and whether she can rely on him to co-parent.” 
 
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 Affleck picking up an alcohol delivery outside of his home BackGrid 
 
 Just before his 46th birthday on Aug. 15, a friend of the actor told PEOPLE that “Ben is doing well. He is in a good place mentally and has worked really hard to get there.” 
 
 “He continues to focus on himself and the health of his relationships,” the friend added. “He attends meetings, many meetings, and he also does meditation and yoga.” 
 
 “While he still has his moments — and let’s be honest, everyone struggles — he continues to work hard on himself.” 
 
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 His first time in rehab was in 2001. In March 2017, Affleck announced that he had completed treatment for alcohol addiction. 
 
 “I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I’ve dealt with in the past and will continue to confront,” he wrote on Facebook. “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. I’m lucky to have the love of my family and friends, including my co-parent, 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.” 
 
 TMZ first reported the news. 
 
 If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the SAMHSA substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP. ||||| Ben Affleck Seeks Help and Back in Rehab After Intervention by Jen Garner 
 
 Ben Affleck Seeks Help and Back in Rehab After Intervention by Jen Garner 
 
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 8/23 -- The photo above is Affleck at Jack in the Box, where he stopped before arriving at the rehab center. 
 
 8/22 7:20 PM PT -- We've learned Ben has arrived at a live-in rehab facility and will check in for an extended period of time. 
 
 Jennifer Garner has staged an intervention to help Ben Affleck, and TMZ has learned Ben wanted the help and agreed to go to rehab. 
 
 Jennifer went to Ben's Pacific Palisades home Wednesday afternoon to sit down with her estranged husband, begging him to get help. We've learned Ben didn't need begging ... he knows he needs help and was receptive. 
 
 Jen and Ben drove off at around 6 PM PT from the house ... and sources say the destination is a rehab facility. Our sources say Ben will enter a facility in L.A. County. We just found out they stopped at a Jack in the Box en route to the rehab place. 
 
 We're told Ben fell off the wagon a while ago, and has gotten progressively worse. 
 
 Our sources say the tipping point came 2 days ago when Jen saw a pic of Ben grabbing a box from a delivery man ... a box filled with beer and liquor. 
 
 Ben has been to rehab before ... back in 2001 for alcohol abuse.﻿ He also went back to rehab last December. 
 
 Jen filed for divorce in April, 2017 ... 2 years after they announced their split. The former couple remained close -- partly for their 3 kids -- and they are still not officially divorced. 
 
 Ben showed signs of excessive drinking when he took his date Playboy Playmate Shauna Sexton to Nobu in Malibu last week. His face was blotchy and he looked disheveled. 
 
 Originally Published 8/22/2018 6:25 PM PDT ||||| After going public with their relationship a year ago, Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus split earlier this month after the Saturday Night Live producer could no longer handle his struggles with addiction, a source says. 
 
 “Lindsay had been supporting Ben’s sobriety and going to meetings with him. She had him in meditation and they were doing it together,” a source close to the former couple tells PEOPLE. “His recovery was something that was very important to both of them.” 
 
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 As Affleck, 46, began to spiral in recent months, however, Shookus, 38, felt increasingly helpless, says the source. In the end, she decided it would be in Affleck’s best interest to end the relationship. 
 
 “It was very hard for her to break up with Ben, but she knew he wasn’t getting better and that it was time for her to step aside,” says the source. “She was trying to stay as close to him as possible so that he would stay on the right path, but ultimately it just wasn’t possible. She knew she had to let him hit bottom.” 
 
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 Adds the source: “All she wanted was for him to be happy and healthy. It was a difficult choice but the right one.” 
 
 An Affleck pal previously told PEOPLE the couple called it quits because of distance and timing, adding that the split was “amicable.” 
 
 Affleck — who was seen recently spending time with 22-year-old Playboy model Shauna Sexton — entered rehab on Wednesday. His ex, Jennifer Garner, 46, drove him to a Malibu treatment center. 
 
 An insider told PEOPLE he “knew he needed help and was vocal about it.” 
 
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 Affleck — who shares daughters Violet, 12, Seraphina, 9, and son Samuel, 6, with Garner — first sought treatment in 2001 when his pal Charlie Sheen drove him to a facility where Affleck completed a 30-day residential rehabilitation program. 
 
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 In March 2017, Affleck revealed in a Facebook post that he had again completed treatment for alcohol addiction. “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,” wrote the star. 
 
 If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the SAMHSA substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP. ||||| Following Jennifer Garner's rare Hollywood Walk Of Fame appearance, and Ben Affleck's newly kindled romance with a 22-year-old Playboy model making headlines, the estranged couple's relationship status has once again entered our consciousness, prompting us all to ask the question: why aren't they divorced yet? If you haven't been keeping up with Garner and Affleck's rollercoaster of a relationship post-split, allow us to get you up to speed. 
 
 The couple made headlines worldwide after announcing that they would be going their separate ways after 10 years of marriage. Just days after the pair marked their ten year wedding anniversary, the couple released a short statement about their separation back in 2015: "After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time. This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding." RELATED VIDEO: JENNIFER GARGER ON HER RELATIONSHIP WITH BEN AFFLECK: "WE MAKE IT WORK" 
 
 Since first announcing their separation, the couple have maintained an amicable relationship, successfully co-parenting their three children—Violet (aged 12), Seraphina (aged nine) and Samuel (aged six). The pair seem so friendly, in fact, that many people have taken their delay in divorcing, paired with their cheerful demeanour in public and several family holidays, to mean that there may be a chance that the two will reunite once again. But considering Affleck's many highly publicised relationships—notably with SNL producer, Lindsey Shookus, and most recently with model Shauna Sexton—and Garner's solo public appearance, we suspect that a rekindling may not be on the cards. So what could possibly be holding up their final and legal split? 
 
 After reportedly trying to work on their relationship after announcing their separation, with Affleck even attempting to win his ex-wife back, Garner ultimately filed for divorce in April 2017. But rather than progress with legal proceedings, the actress seems to have put a hold on the whole thing. The divorce has taken so long to finalise that the judge handling their case is even threatening to dismiss it. According to The Blast, the court is quickly losing patience, telling the couple "If you fail to take the appropriate steps in your case, the court may dismiss your case for delay in prosecution." RELATED VIDEO: JENNIFER GARNER AND BEN AFFLECK'S DAUGHTER VIOLET IS SO GROWN UP 
 
 It seems the one thing holding Garner back from signing off on the divorce is one single frustration she still has with her ex-husband—his sobriety. A source close to the actress voiced her concerns, explaining that his current state makes her uneasy about progressing with their divorce. "Jen is on good terms with Ben for the most part, [but] they still have their frustrations," they told Us Weekly. "It's a working progress and they're still taking it one day at a time." The source went on to say: "The one thing she's not flexible on is sobriety. Jen is hesitant to sign off until she's certain that the kids will be in the best hands at all time. Finalizing the divorce has been a long process because of it." 
 
 Affleck has since been spotted arriving at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. "This is part of his practice and how he maintains his personal health," a source told Us Weekly. "He's been doing these classes for months. He's also been spotted outside of meditation classes as well as meetings. He's focused on being there for those in his life." Progress aside, the couple are now aware that they may need to re-file for divorce considering Garner's still-existing hesitation when it comes to Affleck's suitability as their childrens' guardian. ||||| Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have filed for divorce nearly two years after the couple originally announced their split, PEOPLE confirms. 
 
 Garner and Affleck filed the docs together and they are both seeking joint legal and physical custody of their three kids. The date of separation, as well as the division of property and any spousal support, is still to be determined. 
 
 The divorce filing was originally reported by TMZ. 
 
 The former couple filed mirror-image paperwork and they each filed “in propria persona” — which means without an on-the-record attorney. Both Affleck and Garner noted that they will keep any earnings they made since they separated, so the separation date they determine could affect the settlement. They announced their split on June 30, 2015. 
 
 A source tells PEOPLE the filing is “super amicable.” 
 
 A separate source adds, “They always planned to divorce despite what people said. If you look at their first statement it says divorce not separate. They just did it the way they wanted to and did what was best for their kids. There was no catalyst, it was just time. Nothing has changed, they are and still will be putting their kids first.” 
 
 Affleck and Garner have been in mediation and are working with leading L.A. divorce attorney Laura Wasser, according to another source. Wasser has handled divorce cases of several A-listers including Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp and Kim Kardashian. 
 
 Affleck and Garner broke off their 10-year marriage in June of 2015, telling PEOPLE in a joint statement, “After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time. This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding.” 
 
 Over the following months, Garner and Affleck, both 44, sometimes sparked reconciliation rumors as they continued to live together, vacation together and co-parent their kids — Violet, 11, Seraphina, 8, and Samuel, almost 5 — while also stepping out for solo outings. 
 
 The friendly exes have been spotted out frequently during the last few months, including a sighting on Election Day in L.A. where they were both seen wearing “I Voted” stickers after casting their ballots. The actors also spent the holidays together with their kids in Montana, with a source telling PEOPLE they “seemed to have a great time.” 
 
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 Affleck called Garner the “world’s greatest mom” at a TimesTalk in New York in mid-December while saying that the births of their children were the most defining moments of his life. “It’s a joy to hang out with them,” he added. “I think the meaning of life is to make good people.” 
 
 “They are co-parenting the best they can,” a source who knows both of them told PEOPLE. “Whatever incarnation of a relationship this is works for them.” 
 
 After completing rehab for alcohol addiction earlier this month, Affleck has been enjoying spending time with the kids. In fact, the morning after he announced he had completed rehab, things were business as usual as he was spotted taking his kids to school with Garner. A source told PEOPLE that the actor is relishing time with his children. 
 
 “Ben is spending special time with all the kids separately,” the source said. “He seems very happy. The mood in general seems very upbeat. The kids are thrilled that he is back.” ||||| Ben Affleck spoke out after completing another stint in rehab. 
 
 The actor, 46, posted a text image to his Instagram to thank everyone who has supported him on Thursday afternoon. He confirmed that he had completed a 40-day stay at a treatment center and said he is currently in outpatient care. 
 
 “Battling any addiction is a lifelong and difficult struggle,” he wrote. “Because of that, one is never really in or out of treatment. It is a full-time commitment. I am fighting for myself and my family. So many people have reached out on social media and spoken about their own journeys with addiction. To those people, I want to say thank you.” 
 
 “Your strength is inspiring and is supporting me in ways I didn’t think possible,” he continued. “It helps to know I am not alone. As I’ve had to remind myself, if you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure.” 
 
 Affleck checked himself into rehab in August after his estranged wife Jennifer Garner, 46, helped stage an intervention for him. 
 
 His pals told Page Six at the time that he had been in a bad place after his breakup with “SNL” producer Lindsay Shookus. 
 
 “Alcoholism has a huge impact on not just the person, but also their family,” his brother Casey told “Entertainment Tonight” a month later. “So, I think for his kids’ sake and for their mom, and for himself, he’s trying to do the work and get it together. Ben is an addict and an alcoholic. Most of my grandparents are alcoholics. My father is an alcoholic, as bad as you can be, and he’s been sober for about 30 years. I’ve been sober for about six years. Ben is trying to put it together, and it can be a very hard thing to do. He has the kind of resources and time, luckily, to take the time and go to a good facility.” 
 
 This was Affleck’s second rehab stay since 2017.
– The "tipping point" that led Jennifer Garner to stage an intervention and get estranged husband Ben Affleck into rehab came from a photo. That's what sources tell TMZ, which reports the 46-year-old actor left his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., on Wednesday with Garner and an unidentified woman and headed to a rehab facility somewhere in Los Angeles County, where he's reportedly staying for an "extended period of time." Per People, which notes this would be Affleck's third time in rehab, Garner was "upset and shaken" and behind the wheel as the trio drove away from the home. TMZ notes a picture of Affleck earlier this week meeting a delivery man with what appeared to be a box filled with hard liquor and beer seems to have concerned Garner and led her to intervene. A source tells People that Affleck "is seeking treatment. He knew he needed help and was vocal about it." The couple, who have three kids together, have been separated since 2015 but haven't yet divorced, and Harper's Bazaar notes Affleck's struggles to stay sober may be keeping Garner from making a final split. "Jen is hesitant to sign off until she's certain that the kids will be in the best hands at all time," a source in July told Us Weekly, which notes Affleck was spotted earlier this month going to an AA meeting. Affleck is said to have recently split with girlfriend Lindsay Shookus and has been seen of late around town with 22-year-old Playmate Shauna Sexton, who tells People her drink of choice is "whiskey all day." "I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I've dealt with in the past and will continue to confront," Affleck posted on social media in March 2017. "I want to live life to the fullest and ... my kids to know there is no shame in getting help when you need it."