Alabama Barker was reportedly hospitalized due to nicotine withdrawal after quitting vape pens. TMZ reported on Monday that 19-year-old Barker, who is the daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, called 911 and was hospitalized immediately.
The specific date of her hospitalization is unknown, and her representatives have not yet issued an official statement. According to the outlet, Alabama Barker quit vaping a month ago with the goal of pursuing a career in rap following advice from industry insiders.
The incident has since grabbed the internet's attention and sparked a discussion online on the impact of vape pens. Her sudden quitting of smoking vape pens caused the withdrawal symptoms.
This is what a user had commented under @theshaderoom's post on Alabama Barker's hospitalization:
Support came pouring in for the rapper as one user commented:
"Man, that sounds tough. Nicotine withdrawal can mess with you pretty badly. Hopefully, she's recovering soon!"
Other users also chimed in with one user saying:
"She’s trying to improve her life in a better way, I hope she get full recovery and quit nicotine for good"
"She can still beat the addiction, i know this might sound weird but that’s a W for her- commented another user"
Other users expressed shock as one user commented:
"Total mind blow that this was possible."
Another questioned,
"I’ve never heard of nicotine withdrawal being so bad you get hospitalized. This is a thing?"
Barker's hospitalization due to nicotine withdrawal has drawn mixed reactions online. Many supported her decision to quit vaping while some expressed shock at the impact vaping can cause.
Alabama Barker shares update on social media
Recently, Alabama celebrated her birthday at home on Christmas Eve. She shared a video on December 27 on Tiktok informing everyone about her wellbeing. This is what she had to say:
"I have had the flu, and I’ve not been okay, I didn’t get to enjoy because I was so sick but I am back on my feet."
She also mentioned that she was grateful for all the gifts she received. In the video, Barker also showcased her Christmas haul, reportedly worth $80,000.
"I am so grateful for all my gifts and I wanted to share because some people requested it"
Per the New York Post, Alabama "clarified' in a now-deleted Instagram story that she "was in the hospital this month or the last". She further requested to "avoid spreading any rumors".