Alabama Barker regrets her past use of e-cigarettes … She had a medical scare that involved nicotine withdrawal and led to her being recently admitted to an LA-area hospital … TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ… Travis Barker And Shanna Moakler's daughter was an occasional vaper…until she started getting more serious about music this year.
We're told the 19-year-old, who is pursuing a rap career, was advised by the music industry to give up the nasty habit because it is so damaging to a person's voice.
According to sources, Alabama abruptly quit vaping a month ago… which led to her panicking and feeling unwell all alone one day. Concerned for her health, we learned AB called 911 and was taken to a local hospital.
According to our sources, Alabama was examined by medical experts … who told the rising star that she was experiencing nicotine withdrawal after failing to wean herself off e-cigarettes after occasional use. Alabama has been advised that nicotine withdrawal can easily occur when quitting cold turkey.
Luckily, the incident didn't stop Alabama from enjoying her birthday, which fell on Christmas Eve. In fact, the teenager was feeling the love on her special day – as she shared a picture on Instagram on Monday of a birthday balloon and a slew of flowers she received from well-wishers.
There's certainly a lot to celebrate for Alabama as well…especially their first-place win Rap music video Earlier this month for her song “Vogue” – featuring her famous stepmother, Kourtney Kardashian.
Looks like Alabama can now add an anti-vaping spokesperson to her growing resume!!!