Lamar Odom Emerges From Rehab: A Fresh Chapter After 30 Days

Lamar Odom, the 46-year-old former NBA star, has triumphantly completed a 30-day rehab program at iRely Recovery in Los Angeles. This decision came after his arrest for DUI, a moment that sparked a personal reckoning for Odom. Despite his claims that alcohol and narcotics were not involved, police noted a strong scent of marijuana when they pulled him over, and Odom admitted to having smoked earlier that day.

His manager, Gina Rodriguez, shared that Lamar was determined to tackle his marijuana use, fearing it might eventually lead him back to harder substances. "He wanted to shake his marijuana use – out of concern it could lead to doing hard drugs again," she explained. This step was not just about overcoming addiction but also about preventing a potential downward spiral.

The choice of iRely Recovery was a deliberate one, sparked by a connection with the facility's CEO, Vinsent Franke. Back in 2023, after Odom delivered an emotional speech at the Annual California Addiction Conference, Franke had invited him to visit iRely. When the time came for Odom to seek help, he reached out to Franke, who welcomed him with open arms. This supportive environment was crucial in Odom's journey to recovery, marking the beginning of a hopeful new chapter in his life.