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May 9, 2013

Ben Affleck's history of alcoholism

Ben Affleck, 40, Oscar-winning screenwriter, has voluntarily entered a treatment center to undergo alcohol treatment in 2011.

"Ben is a self-aware and smart man who has decided that a fuller life awaits him without alcohol," said David Pollick, his publicist, in a statement.

"He has chosen to seek out professional assistance and is committed to traveling a healthier road with the support of his family, friends and fans," Pollick said.

The Pearl Harbor star has checked into Promises, the same live-in rehab center where fellow actor Robert Downey Jr. and comedian Paula Poundstone are undergoing treatment.

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