In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, the Gone Girl celebrity stated people, struggling with dependence on alcohol, regularly strategy him for advice.
The Hollywood star, who has been candid about his warfare with being an alcoholic, stated he feels “so good” when followers ask him to assist them with their issues.
“I grew to be — out of no want of my very own — one of the poster boys for actor alcoholism and recuperation and the complete thing,” he informed the publication.
Affleck has been to rehab in more than one instance in years 2001, 2017, and 2018. His dependency additionally brought on troubles in his marriage with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three kids.
“And the quality section about that is that every now and then human name me up and they’re like, ‘Hey, can you assist me out?’ And it makes me experience so true to do that,” the actor added.
“The massive trick of 12-step is the cause they desire you to assist different humans is due to the fact it without a doubt helps you more. And frequently what I’ll say to human beings is, I would keep away from [your addiction] coming out if I had been you,” Affleck said.
“You don’t want to be anybody’s poster child. You don’t want to (expletive) inform anybody. That’s why there are two phrases on the front of the book. They’re simply as important, each of them: Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s constantly anonymous.”