Travis Barker's 19-year-old daughter rushed to hospital after nicotine withdrawal
What's the story
Alabama Barker, the 19-year-old daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, was recently hospitalized after suffering from nicotine withdrawal. According to a report by TMZ, Alabama called 911 herself after feeling unwell and was later taken to the hospital. To note, she had quit vaping a month ago and was alone at the time of the incident. Here's what exactly happened.
Medical advice
Alabama was advised about withdrawal symptoms
Following the emergency call, Alabama was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital. Medical professionals there diagnosed her condition as nicotine withdrawal. They told her that abruptly quitting smoking vape pens could lead to withdrawal symptoms, even if she was only an occasional user. The exact date of her hospital admission remains unclear and no official comment has been made by her representatives yet.
Homecoming
Alabama was back home in time for her birthday
Despite the health scare, Alabama was reportedly discharged from the hospital in time to celebrate her birthday on Christmas Eve. She later shared a TikTok video on December 27, revealing that she had been battling the flu. "I have had the flu, and I've not been okay," she confessed in the video. "I didn't get to enjoy [my birthday] because I was so sick but I am back on my feet."
Career decision
Alabama quit vaping to protect her voice
Alabama, an aspiring rapper, chose to quit vaping to protect her vocal cords. The decision was reportedly prompted by advice from people in the music industry who emphasized the damage vaping could do to her voice. She released her debut music video for the rap track Vogue on December 13, which featured cameos from her dad and stepmom Kourtney Kardashian.