Lamar Odom In Rehab: The Real Reason Khloe Kardashian’s Soon-To-Be Ex Finally Decided To Get Clean
Lamar Odom is finally getting help. TMZ reports the former NBA star just entered rehab to avoid going on a huge bender and falling off the deep end. Why did Khloe Kardashian’s estranged husband finally decided to get clean?
Odom’s decision to check into rehab was based on the memories of his deceased son. According to Daily Mail, Odom’s son, Jayden, died from SIDS shortly after his birth on December 15, 2005. With Jayden’s birthday fast approaching, Odom was worried that he might fall back into his old habits and start using hard drugs again.
That being said, Radar Online claims that Odom sought help because of Kardashian’s ongoing romance with Tristan Thompson. Odom’s marriage has been over for quite some time now, but watching his former wife get with another NBA player pushed him a little too far.
Kardashian first announced the divorce back in 2013. At the time, Odom was heavily into drugs and reportedly cheated on her. Even still, the decision to cut ties with Odom has been difficult for the reality star.
“At times, Khloe has seemed to want to keep Lamar hanging on, but everyone around her tells her that it is just not fair to let him think that there is still a chance that the two of them will reconcile,” an insider revealed. “Her sisters tell her that she needs to let it go and let Lamar live his own life.”
Odom is also troubled by the fact that he isn’t dating anyone. With the holiday season in full swing, Odom felt like the temptation to return to drugs and alcohol was just too great.
“The holidays are particularly hard for him this year. His divorce is official and he’s not dating, so it’s easy for him to over-do it with the partying without anything keeping him in check,” a source shared.
Thankfully, Odom wised up and signed into a rehab facility in San Diego before turning to drugs. The plan to enter rehab was initiated by Odom’s ex, Liza Morales, and the Los Angeles Laker alum plans to stay in rehab for 60 days.
“His plan to go to rehab was partly facilitated by his ex, Liza Morales, after talking over the past couple weeks,” an insider revealed. “He’s been really trying to be there more for his kids, so everyone’s excited he is taking this step, and right before the holidays too.”
This isn’t the first time Lamar Odom has tried rehab. Back in 2012, he went three weeks in a facility but left before the program was complete. Hopefully, Odom lasts the full 60 days this time around.
Sadly, Odom hasn’t remained clean since almost losing his life to a drug overdose last year. Although he hasn’t completely succumbed to drugs, he has reportedly been using weed.
“He has been using though. This isn’t just a check in to maintain sobriety,” a source claims. “Lamar has not maintained sobriety for more than a month since he was hospitalized for his overdose. He still smokes weed nearly every single day!”
Meanwhile, Us Magazine reports that Odom just signed a deal to star in his own reality series that will document his road to recovery. Odom has appeared frequently on Keep Up With the Kardashians and even opened up about his overdose on the show.
“I can remember being scared half to death,” Odom admitted. “I couldn’t even say ‘Excuse me’ or ‘Thank you.’ Now I’m taking it day by day.”
Odom was found on the verge of death in a Nevada brothel in October of 2015. He spent months recovering in a hospital with the help of his estranged wife. Kardashian has not commented on Lamar Odom’s decision to enter rehab.
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