Oh no…
According to TMZ, Lamar Odom has been arrested in Las Vegas for driving under the influence early Saturday morning. He also reportedly received two traffic violations: driving more than 41 miles per hour over the limit and improper lane change/failure to maintain lane. There are no other details about the arrest at this time. However, the outlet noted it appears the former basketball player is still in custody at this time.
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As you may know, Lamar has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction over the years. He was previously arrested for a DUI in 2013. Two years later, he almost died of an overdose at a brothel in Nevada amid his divorce from Khloé Kardashian, who rushed to the hospital and helped nurse him back to health. Their marriage came to an end shortly after the athlete relapsed in 2016.
In recent years, Lamar seemingly became sober. He even opened up several rehabilitation centers to help others battling addiction, including fellow celebs like Bam Margera. Now, he has been arrested for another DUI…
We hate to hear this news. It’s such a shame. What are your reactions, Perezcious readers? Let us know in the comments.
If you or someone you know is experiencing substance abuse, help is available. Consider checking out the resources SAMHSA provides at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline or check out StartYourRecovery.org.
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