In this Nightline interview, Ben Affleck speaks openly about his long battle with depression and alcohol addiction, and how choosing sobriety changed his life. Born August 15, 1972, Ben found early success in Hollywood, but behind the scenes he struggled with mental health and substance use for years. He reflects on how addiction slowly chipped away at his happiness and relationships, and how repeated attempts at recovery taught him humility and accountability. Sobriety, he explains, didn’t solv