Lamar Odom Completes 30-Day Rehab for Marijuana Addiction After DUI Arrest
Former NBA star Lamar Odom has successfully completed a 30-day rehabilitation program at iRely Recovery in Los Angeles, following his recent arrest for driving under the influence. The 46-year-old athlete entered the treatment facility shortly after the DUI incident, which occurred earlier this year.
At the time of his arrest, Odom publicly stated that neither alcohol nor narcotics were involved in the incident. However, law enforcement officers reported that his vehicle emitted a strong odor of marijuana when he was pulled over. Additionally, Odom allegedly admitted to smoking marijuana earlier on the day of the arrest.
Manager Explains Odom's Decision to Seek Treatment
According to his manager, Gina Rodriguez, Odom made the proactive decision to seek treatment because he wanted to address his marijuana use head-on. Rodriguez emphasized that Odom feared his marijuana consumption could potentially lead him back to harder substances, given his well-documented history of addiction struggles.
Odom has been candid in the past about his battles with addiction, making this latest step a significant part of his ongoing recovery journey. His choice of iRely Recovery was influenced by a reconnection with the facility's CEO, Vinsent Franke.
Connection to iRely Recovery and Future Plans
In 2023, Franke invited Odom to visit the center after hearing him deliver an emotional speech at the Annual California Addiction Conference. Following the DUI incident, Odom reportedly reached out to Franke for support and was promptly admitted into the 30-day program.
Now that he has completed rehab, Odom is said to be shifting his focus toward a new business venture. Sources indicate he is actively working on HealLO.co, an AI-powered nationwide platform designed to connect individuals with wellness and treatment centers across the United States.
This initiative reflects Odom's personal commitment to supporting others in their recovery efforts, leveraging technology to improve access to addiction treatment resources.
