A new report claims Ben Affleck is planning to get a brain surgery in China to cure his alcohol addiction. However, this has been debunked and confirmed to be untrue.
National Enquirer declares, "Affleck is considering potentially deadly brain surgery in China as a last-ditch effort to battle his boozy demons." The so-called source of the outlet contends, "Traditional rehab has failed him, and his world is crumbling."
Affleck allegedly told his pals he has already lost faith in conventional therapy. He believes that the risky procedure is his only hope now.
"Ben is planning a secret trip to China to explore controversial 'pleasure center' surgery," the insider further said. The tabloid describes how the proposed operation destroys "parts of the brain involved in the destructive desires of addicts as a way to permanently end their cravings."
The tabloid's apparent doctor, who hasn't treated Affleck, weigh in on the procedure. The physician, who specializes in health, fitness, and nutrition, explains how "operating in that area of the brain can cause catastrophic damage," such as memory loss.
"Any brain surgery can be fatal if it is not performed correctly," the doctor said, and added how Affleck would potentially be "taking his life into his own hands" as he contends there's "no real oversight in China."
According to Gossip Cop, this claim is only fabricated, and Affleck is not considering the Chinese brain surgery. The actor is very committed to his rehab program in California, and a rep for him said the publication's claim is untrue. A friend of Affleck also laughed off the outlet's premise.
National Enquirer has been busted several times for making narratives regarding the actor's life. Just recently, Gossip Cop busted the tabloid for claiming Affleck is planning to marry Shauna Sexton in the rehab. Similarly, the outlet previously reported Jennifer Garner allegedly performed "exorcism" to Affleck before he entered the rehab. Both claims, however, were proved to be not true at all.
It should be noted as well that China's Ministry of Health banned the controversial brain surgery to treat addiction in 2004. Although it is allowed to perform for research purposes on the mentally ill, the majority in the scientific community have been skeptical about whether the risks could outweigh the relatively small benefits.
Hence, the magazine's claim about Affleck wanting to have the procedure in China is untrue.
